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What to Watch in the Cinema this Week

This Week’s Premieres: Between dramas, biopics, and the return of magic

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A diverse week at the box office brings together real stories, intimate dramas, family animation, and big comebacks. From the tragic glamour of Parisian art to the social gaze of Argentine cinema—passing through heroic rescues, teenage love stories, and cinematic magic—the big screen once again offers a range of emotions and styles.

1. Now You See Me 3

A film that brings together a dream team of actors. The Four Horsemen of magic return with more tricks, action, and impossible twists. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Mark Ruffalo are back on screen alongside Daniel Radcliffe and newcomer Rosamund Pike as the villain.

Fun fact: The franchise, which has already grossed over $700 million, promises another dazzling visual spectacle where magic and deception go hand in hand.

2. Crazy Old Lady

Carmen Maura and Daniel Hendler star in this dark comedy with touches of psychological thriller. Pedro agrees to care for Alicia, a woman with senile dementia, unaware that she will mistake him for a former lover and drag him into a delirious night filled with memories, crimes, and secrets from the past.

Fun fact: The film marks Martín Mauregui’s debut as director and screenwriter. He previously worked with Walter Salles, Mariano Llinás, and Damián Szifrón.

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3. Hidden War

Inspired by true events, this film follows former special agent Tim Ballard (Sound of Freedom) on a mission to rescue children trafficked amid the war in Ukraine. With shocking imagery and testimonies, it blends action, emotion, and social awareness to expose the global tragedy of modern slavery and child trafficking.

Fun fact: Filmed in conflict zones, the story is based on Ballard’s real-life operation in 2022.

4. Modigliani: Three Days in Montparnasse

Directed by Johnny Depp, this biopic focuses on the last 72 hours of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani—caught between genius, misery, and the bohemian Paris of 1916. With feverish rhythm and period aesthetics, it portrays a man who painted with his soul and burned in his own fire.

Fun fact: Premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival, it won the Cult Film of the Year Award at Capri Hollywood 2024.

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5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (20th Anniversary Re-release)

The fourth installment of the saga returns to theaters to celebrate two decades of magic. When Harry’s name mysteriously emerges from the Goblet of Fire, the young wizard is thrown into a grueling competition among three wizarding schools, facing perilous tasks like underwater demons and a deadly maze.

Fun fact: This film marked the definitive transition from childhood to adulthood for Harry, Ron, and Hermione, with a darker and more epic tone.

6. Monarchs: The Great Magical Journey

An animated film for the whole family. Patrick, a one-winged butterfly, embarks on an adventure of self-discovery alongside his loyal friends during the monarch butterfly migration. Humor, tenderness, and a message about diversity and friendship blend in a bright, heartwarming story.

Fun fact: Directed by Sophie Roy, who has over 20 years of experience in the animation industry, the film combines adventure and ecological awareness.

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7. Two Nuns: Forbidden Exorcisms

A spin-off of The Priest (2015). When a child is possessed and there’s no time to wait for the official exorcist, two nuns decide to defy the Church and perform a forbidden ritual. Confronted by a dark force and their own institution’s disapproval, they risk everything to save the boy—and themselves.

Fun fact: The South Korean production premiered in January 2025, topping the weekly box office and maintaining strong momentum for several weeks.

8. Love Out of Time

Teenage romance takes the spotlight in this story about a cheerleader chasing a dance scholarship and a football player facing an uncertain future. Between dreams, passions, and goodbyes, they must decide if love can withstand the passing of time.

Fun fact: Directed by Justin Wu and starring rising talents Siena Agudong, Noah Beck, and Drew Ray Tanner.

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9. Whores

Starring Esmeralda Mitre, Roly Serrano, Carlos Belloso, and María Rosa Fugazot, this film presents six interconnected stories, each focusing on a different character. With fragmented aesthetics and a provocative tone, it explores taboo subjects and the extremes of human experience.

Fun fact: True to his style, director Alexander challenges conventions and aims to leave viewers in a state of uneasy reflection.

10. Luciano

Argentine cinema adds a sensitive and powerful voice. Luciano, by Manuel Bendersky, follows a young man from Rosario seeking his place in the world while supporting his family amid precarious conditions and fragile dreams. His physical transformation after years at the gym becomes a metaphor for identity and resilience.

Fun fact: The film won Best Feature Film in the Argentine Competition at the Asterisco International LGBTIQ+ Film Festival.

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